Tom Hanks Is a Weight Loss Genius, Aaron Tveit Will Say Anything & More Lessons of the Week

It’s getting pretty toasty in Times Square, but even a heat wave won’t stop us from sharing the oh-so important things we’ve learned this week! From the intense obsessions of Lea Salonga and Charl Brown to the many wigs of Tonya Pinkins, this week sure has been a weird one. Check out the wild, wacky and wonderful things we discovered!

Macaco Will Spend Tony Night on the CouchThe Mystery of Edwin Drood may be nominated for a Tony Award, but the closed production won’t perform at the Tony ceremony (it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas instead). Boooo! This means stage pup Macaco is spending the big night at home while his parents, Tony nominee Stephanie J. Block and Broadway vet Sebastian Arcelus, head to Radio City. But don’t feel too bad—Caco’s already invited Sunny and Porridge over for a Tony party, complete with Pup-Peroni and toilet water.

Tonya Pinkins Lives in a Wig Museum
Tonya Pinkins is the queen of red carpet hairstyles, whether she’s rocking funky purple highlights or a blonde shag ‘do. But where does she keep all those fabulous wigs? “I have this whole set of IKEA shelves [filled] with wig heads,” she told us, estimating she has 40 coifs in her collection. Hey Tonya, why don’t you start a Broadway wig lending library? The cast of Kinky Boots could trade you some killer patent leather kicks.

Life Decidedly ISN'T a Cabaret For Emma Stone
Let’s say, hypothetically, you were given the chance to star on Broadway. Now let’s say you were offered an iconic stage role that transformed Liza Minnelli into a legend. And, just for fun, let’s say you were cast alongside a very talented and accomplished leading man who actually won a Tony Award for the very role he was reprising. You’d take the job, right? Yeah, so would we. Emma Stone wouldn’t, though. No prairie oysters for her! #YourLossEmma

Tom Hanks Can Lose Weight Instantly
Tony-nominated Lucky Guy star Tom Hanks (ever heard of him?) doesn't need a fancy diet or exercise program to stay in shape. On CBS This Morning, the Oscar winner interrupted his interview with Gayle King and co. to impart some priceless weight-loss wisdom. “Above the chin loses 10,” Hanks joked, showing the cameraman how to film him from a more flattering angle. Thanks, Hanks! We'll take our Instagram selfies like this from now on.

Charl Brown Is Crazy in Love with Beyonce
You’d think a Tony nomination would get Motown star Charl Brown psyched up, but all he wants to do is talk about Beyonce. The superstar is both his Tony dream date and his secret talent (he apparently knows every Beyonce video “backwards and forwards”). Charl, if you win the Tony, why bother with a speech? You know you just wanna break out the choreography to “Single Ladies."

Aaron Tveit Is Refreshingly Open About BonersWatch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen put Aaron Tveit through the ringer this week, asking him to perform party tricks, answer ridiculous questions and play a guessing game. But the Graceland star played it surprisingly cool when he was asked to reveal which celebrity gave him his first boner. The answer, if you’re curious (yes, we know you are), is Cindy Crawford in Fair Game. Thanks for keeping it classy, Aaron. #NotSoMuchAndyCohen